Trump Pledges Swift U.S. Response After Deadly Earthquakes Hit Venezuela
The State Department has mobilized disaster teams as officials warn fatalities could exceed 10,000, according to U.S. Geological Survey estimates.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump pledged U.S. resources to Venezuela after back-to-back tremors of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck near Caracas, flattening buildings and prompting a state of emergency.
- Acting president Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency Wednesday night in Venezuela's seismically active zone, where the Caribbean Plate meets the South American Plate.
- Reuters reported 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured, while the Geological Survey issued red PAGER alerts estimating a 41% probability that fatalities could exceed 10,000.
- The State Department mobilized rescue teams and medical supplies, while Trump wrote on Truth Social, "The U.S. stands ready, willing, and able to help," signaling diplomatic realignment with the Venezuelan interim government.
- Economic projections suggest the disaster could reduce Venezuela's GDP by up to 7%, while Washington controls oil exports valued at $8 billion in flows since January.
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The short successive earthquakes are among the strongest in the country since 1900. The government calls the emergency and speaks of a "true tragedy".
At least 32 people died, and another 700 were injured as a result of earthquakes that caused a real disaster in Venezuela. However, the final assessment of the victims could be much higher, from 10,000 to 100,000 people. Rescue operations are in full swing, and Donald Trump announced that the United States will intervene with help. Venice's capital now looks like after the war. Tens of buildings collapsed, and after them there were remains of st…
After two very strong earthquakes in Venezuela, the rescue forces under the rubble are looking for numerous spills. USGS' U.S. Earthquake Observatory reported the strength of the quakes with 7.2 and 7.5.
The U.S. agency calculates different victim scenarios after the earthquakes while the official balance is 32 deaths.
Two powerful earthquakes resulted in at least 32 deaths and more than 700 injuries in Venezuela on Wednesday, according to a first assessment. The authorities fear more victims, especially in the region near Caracas. - Venezuela: a double earthquake causes at least 32 deaths and more than 700 injuries, the United States deploys relief (International).
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